Ezra Ukanwa

Education: Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mass Communication, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos. MSc, Development Communication, Bingham University, Nasarawa state. Nigerian Institute of Management (2022). Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Editor-in-Chief, Current Times Newspapers (2020); Anchor Sentinel (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, 2021); Vanguard Newspapers, (2024)

Awards: Best Campus Journalist (Anchor University Communications Award, 2019), Best Student in Journalism (Anchor University Convocation Award, 2021)

Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

2069 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Cholera outbreak: Sokoto govt reacts as 25 confirmed dead, 15 hospitalized, details emerge

Cholera outbreak: Sokoto govt reacts as 25 confirmed dead, 15 hospitalized, deta...

5 months ago

Reactions as Tinubu suddenly switches Bwala’s role, “Broom used on Ajuri Ngelale's being applied”

Reactions as Tinubu suddenly switches Bwala’s role, “Broom used on Ajuri Ngelale...

5 months ago

"I served for 6 months without pay": Durotoye reacts to alleged appointment under President Tinubu

"I served for 6 months without pay": Durotoye reacts to alleged appointment unde...

5 months ago

Fuel crisis: Amid NNPCL shake up, Buhari’s appointee, 1 other named as alleged major problems

Fuel crisis: Amid NNPCL shake up, Buhari’s appointee, 1 other named as alleged m...

5 months ago

Governor Adeleke blasts Ganduje over vow to reclaim Osun, Oyo for APC

Governor Adeleke blasts Ganduje over vow to reclaim Osun, Oyo for APC

5 months ago

Apply Now: United Nations announces job vacancy in Nigeria

Apply Now: United Nations announces job vacancy in Nigeria

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"Nobody can stop me": FCT minister Wike finally breaks silence over rumours of defecting to APC

"Nobody can stop me": FCT minister Wike finally breaks silence over rumours of defecting to APC

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dared critics over an allegation that he had secretly joined the All Progressives Congress after he received appointment from Tinubu.

VIDEO: Abuja landlord evicts ex-APC presidential aspirant from property, shares reasons

VIDEO: Abuja landlord evicts ex-APC presidential aspirant from property, shares reasons

Tunde Omosebi, the ex-presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 elections, has been evicted from his Abuja home over unpaid rent.

JUST IN: Bandits abduct 6, kill farmer in Taraba state

JUST IN: Bandits abduct 6, kill farmer in Taraba state

Suspected bandits have killed a prominent farmer, Alhaji Mai Wanda Maibultu, and abducted six others in Garbatau village, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Bwala reacts as Nigerians kick against his appointment

Bwala reacts as Nigerians kick against his appointment

Daniel Bwala, the new Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has responded to criticisms of his appointment.

Falana sends message to CJN, IGP, others, makes crucial demand over NURTW presidency saga

Falana sends message to CJN, IGP, others, makes crucial demand over NURTW presidency saga

Femi Falana urges the Federal Government to restore Comrade Tajudeen Baruwa as the rightful President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

Why greedy politicians select churches they attend, Onaiyekan speaks

Why greedy politicians select churches they attend, Onaiyekan speaks

Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, discusses the role of religious institutions in addressing Nigeria's political and social challenges.

Tears as 60-year-old man drowns in abandoned Kano well

Tears as 60-year-old man drowns in abandoned Kano well

Grief swept through the CBN Quarters on Hadejia Road, Kano Metropolis, on Saturday as a 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, tragically lost his life.

"Now that elections are over": Aiyedatwa sends message to PDP, LP, others as Ajayi cries foul

"Now that elections are over": Aiyedatwa sends message to PDP, LP, others as Ajayi cries foul

Re-elected Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC has called for unity among residents and political leaders after his 2024 guber election victory.

JUST IN: Details emerge as Nigeria enters 3 crucial agreements with India, videos surface

JUST IN: Details emerge as Nigeria enters 3 crucial agreements with India, videos surface

Nigeria and India have taken a major step forward by signing three Memoranda of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in customs, cultural exchange, others.

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